Born in Ferndale, CA on June 5, 1934 he passed away on Sept 30, 2012 after battling Parkinson's Disease and Dementia. He was employed by Granite Construction. In retirement, he loved to fish. He leaves his wife Carole, whom he married 57 years ago; Sons - Gary and Monty; Daughters - Marcie Nathan and Holly Enberg; Grandchildren - Amanda, Melanie, Mary Edith, Cameron, Dakota, Daniel, Zachary, and Kylie. A Celebration of Life will be held on Oct 21, 2012 at 1:30 pm at the family home, please call 539-1980 for details. In lieu of flowers, please perform a "random act of kindness" to someone out there, in his honor. To share memories of John and to sign his guest book go to www.reichertsfuneral.com